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                            Chinese Pork Loin

Recipe By     : Life & Times: Idaho State Journal: 6-16-99
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pork

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                    boneless pork loin roast -- 4 to 6 pounds
     1/2  cup           soy sauce
     1/2  cup           pineapple juice
     1/4  cup           hoisin sauce
   4      cloves        garlic -- pressed
   2      tablespoons   fresh ginger -- grated and minced
   2      tablespoons   sherry
   2      tablespoons   dark brown sugar
   1      tablespoon    sugar
   1      tablespoon    honey
   1      teaspoon      chinese five spice powder
   1      teaspoon      red food coloring -- to 2, optional

Combine all ingredients except pork in non reactive bowl and blend well.
Pour marinade over pork loin and marinate in glass baking dish 4 to 6 hours
or overnight in refrigerator.

Place pork loin on center of cooking grate. Cook 1 1/2 hours or until meat
thermometer reads 160 degrees. Turn meat occasionally to prevent over
browning. Remove from grill and let rest 10 minutes before carving. Makes 8
to 12 servings.

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